VitalCitiesnotGardenCities
Greener solutions for the UK housing crisis
Overview
We brought together a panel of experts from the economics, design, psychology and sociology spheres for this campaign, which advocates for the densification of existing cities to address the UK housing crisis.
We began with a roundtable discussion exploring the extent of the housing shortage and the intended role of garden cities as a solution. From here, we worked with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) to undertake quantitative research and economic modelling of alternative scenarios, and published a report that argues against garden cities and puts forward ideas for greener, more economically viable and socially sustainable solutions.
Key ideas
Report
Collaborators
Ben BolgarSenior Director, Prince’s Foundation for Building Community
Dr Christine WhiteheadProfessor of Housing, London School of Economics
Colm SheehySenior Economist, Centre for Economics and Business Research
Frances GannonArchitect, Make Architects
Greg WillisArchitect, Make Architects
Dr Iqbal HamiduddinLecturer of Transport Planning and Housing, University College London
John PrevcArchitect, Make Architects
Dr Katherine DraysonEnvironment and Energy Research Fellow, The Policy Exchange
Dr Ken ShuttleworthFounder and Chair, Future Spaces Foundation
Paul SwinneySenior Economist, Centre for Cities
Richard HebditchAssistant Director of External Affairs, The National Trust
Toby LloydHead of Policy, Shelter
Trudi Elliot CBEChief Executive, Royal Town Planning Institute